barbel
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As she grows, her eyes recede, and she blossoms huge teeth, rows of light-producing organs lining the body, and a barbel, a whisker-like chin projection.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
There were also "quite a few" larger dead specimens including chub, barbel and brown trout that had been seen.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2023
At Dianchi authorities are also trying to reintroduce more golden line barbel, a fish native to the lake almost wiped out by pollution and invasive species.
From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2021
A look at beneficial collaborations between hippos and barbel fish, lizards and lions, and even people and honeyguide birds, which — who knew? — lead the way to beehives.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2016
Why the barbel should choose that particular ground to try conclusions I am not aware.
From Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler by William Senior
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